2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA
The 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Steering (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA, potentially affecting up to 21,190 vehicles.
Recall 17V782000 — EQUIPMENT
| 17,360 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540,...
View full details →Recall 15V510000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| 3,307 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Vista, Brave, Trend, Minnie Winnie, and Itasca Sunstar, Tribute, Viva!, and Spirit vehicles manufactured March 18, 2013, to November 18, 2014. Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position.
Consequence: A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair deadbolts as needed, free of charge. Winnebago issued an interim notification to owners on August 21, 2015. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service...
View full details →Recall 13V162000 — EQUIPMENT
| 523 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Consequence: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, 65 MPH, ENGINE RPM 1900, 5TH GEAR, AFTER ENCOUNTERING A SLIGHT GRADE, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS FROM 5TH, TO 4TH, TO 3RD, TO 2ND GEAR, ENGINE RPM 4500, IN 48 SECONDS. ENGINE RACES UNTIL CRUISE CONTROL IS MANUALLY DISENGAGED. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, IS VERY STARTLING, AND I BELIEVE, COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WITH AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER, AND/OR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THERE ARE AFTER-MARKET DEVICES AVAILABLE WHICH CLAIM TO SOLVE OR MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM. MULTIPLE FORD "CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE" REPRESENTATIVES AND DEALER SERVICE REPS FROM NC TO AZ WILL NOT ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM. THEY SAY THE CRUISE CONTROL PERFORMS "NORMALLY" AND OFFER NO HELP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE SENT A VIDEO CLIP SHOWING THIS MALFUNCTION TO SEVERAL OF THEM WITHOUT ANY POSITIVE RESULTS. REQUEST IS TO HOLD FORD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR FAULTY PRODUCT DESIGN, GET THEM TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND FIX IT, BEFORE IT CAUSES A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. FORD TECHNICAL PEOPLE NEED TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION BECAUSE THEIR DEALERS AND "CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE" REPRESENTATIVES ARE SIMPLY PASSING THE BUCK WITHOUT SOLVING THE PROBLEM. *TR
WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, 65 MPH, ENGINE RPM 1900, 5TH GEAR, AFTER ENCOUNTERING A SLIGHT GRADE, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS FROM 5TH, TO 4TH, TO 3RD, TO 2ND GEAR, ENGINE RPM 4500, IN 48 SECONDS. ENGINE RACES UNTIL CRUISE CONTROL IS MANUALLY DISENGAGED. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, IS VERY STARTLING, AND I BELIEVE, COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WITH AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER, AND/OR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THERE ARE AFTER-MARKET DEVICES AVAILABLE WHICH CLAIM TO SOLVE OR MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM. MULTIPLE FORD "CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE" REPRESENTATIVES AND DEALER SERVICE REPS FROM NC TO AZ WILL NOT ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM. THEY SAY THE CRUISE CONTROL PERFORMS "NORMALLY" AND OFFER NO HELP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE SENT A VIDEO CLIP SHOWING THIS MALFUNCTION TO SEVERAL OF THEM WITHOUT ANY POSITIVE RESULTS. REQUEST IS TO HOLD FORD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR FAULTY PRODUCT DESIGN, GET THEM TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND FIX IT, BEFORE IT CAUSES A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. FORD TECHNICAL PEOPLE NEED TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION BECAUSE THEIR DEALERS AND "CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE" REPRESENTATIVES ARE SIMPLY PASSING THE BUCK WITHOUT SOLVING THE PROBLEM. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR SUDDENLY BECAME FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED MIRROR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,900.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR SUDDENLY BECAME FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED MIRROR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,900.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA WFE30T MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Safety Rating for the 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SC-64-01 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
WINNEBAGO: ON SOME RVS, DUE TO SOME LABELS BEING INSTALLED IN ERROR, THE SATELLITE CABLE LOCATING LABEL MUST BE REMOVED FROM ROOF OF COACHES THAT ARE NOT PREWIRED FOR SATELLITE TV. MODELS 2014 WINNEBAGO, ITASCA VISTA, SUNSTAR, E26HE, E31KE. *PE
64-01 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Service Bulletin sent to Dealers and Owners instructing them to remove the satellite cable locating decal on the roof of the coach as the decal was placed on the coach in error as the coach is not pre-wired for satellite installation.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO VISTA
- 2009 WINNEBAGO VISTA — 0 complaints
- 2010 WINNEBAGO VISTA — 0 complaints
- 2011 WINNEBAGO VISTA — 4 complaints
- 2012 WINNEBAGO VISTA — 0 complaints
- 2013 WINNEBAGO VISTA — 6 complaints
- 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA (current)
- 2015 WINNEBAGO VISTA — 4 complaints
- 2016 WINNEBAGO VISTA — 1 complaint
- 2017 WINNEBAGO VISTA — 2 complaints
- 2018 WINNEBAGO VISTA — 3 complaints
- 2019 WINNEBAGO VISTA — 2 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints